South Florida fishing report

Lots of bass were biting live shiners and soft-plastic baits in the grass and around the reeds.

EVERGLADES/FRESHWATER

Bernard Koretz reported good fishng in the canals connected to Lake Ida, where he caught 42 bass up to 6 pounds.

SOUTH FLORIDA INSHORE

Redfish and some nice snook were biting in Florida Bay.

SOUTH FLORIDA OFFSHORE

Capt. Stan Hunt of Hillsboro Inlet Marina charter boat Rebound said reef fishing slowed, but some kingfish and bonitos were biting in 90-140 feet. A few tunas were in 180-220 feet and a couple of wahoos have been caught. He predicted a good swordfish bite during the day and at night coming off last Sunday's full moon.

THE KEYS

Some nice-sized blackfin tunas were biting at the humps. Yellowtail snappers and some cero mackerel were biting on the reefs.